Bodhi Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Bodhi is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Bodhi?
Bodhi is spelled B-O-D-H-I. The name has 5 letters.
Bodhi at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The term “Bodhi” means “awakening” or “enlightenment” in Sanskrit.
- Origin
- The name “Bodhi” is derived from Sanskrit and is commonly associated with Buddhist terminology.
- Pronunciation
- BOH-dhee · 2 syllables
Bodhi Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,546
Recorded Births30
Rank#265
Recorded Births1,301
- Girls usage fell 583 places to #4,546 and recorded 7 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 36 places to #265 and recorded 184 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Bodhi Mean?
The term “Bodhi” means “awakening” or “enlightenment” in Sanskrit.
Origin: The name “Bodhi” is derived from Sanskrit and is commonly associated with Buddhist terminology.
How Do You Pronounce Bodhi?
PronunciationBOH-dhee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Bodhi?
- History
- “Bodhi” has been used in Buddhist contexts to denote the concept of enlightenment; its adoption as a given name is more recent and influenced by spiritual traditions.
- Cultural notes
- In Buddhist culture, “Bodhi” is associated with spiritual awakening and enlightenment, exemplified by the Bodhi tree under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment.
Bodhi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 30 | #4,546 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,301 | #265 |
| 2024 | Girls | 37 | #3,963 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,117 | #301 |
| 2023 | Girls | 54 | #3,047 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,126 | #294 |
| 2022 | Girls | 50 | #3,220 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,125 | #300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 55 | #3,002 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,220 | #284 |
| 2020 | Girls | 49 | #3,179 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,153 | #295 |
| 2019 | Girls | 68 | #2,561 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,133 | #300 |
| 2018 | Girls | 60 | #2,810 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,090 | #312 |
| 2017 | Girls | 43 | #3,552 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,173 | #300 |
| 2016 | Girls | 37 | #3,996 |
| 2016 | Boys | 921 | #361 |
| 2015 | Girls | 16 | #7,266 |
| 2015 | Boys | 585 | #498 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 436 | #612 |
When Was Bodhi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
1,301 recorded births
National rank #265
2021 · Boys
1,220 recorded births
National rank #284
2017 · Boys
1,173 recorded births
National rank #300
2020 · Boys
1,153 recorded births
National rank #295
Where Bodhi Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #90 | 10 |
| WA | #120 | 66 |
| ID | #125 | 20 |
| OR | #135 | 30 |
| AK | #143 | 6 |
| NH | #145 | 10 |
| SD | #145 | 9 |
| ME | #151 | 8 |